Atlantis, The Palm
Supports Research Studies at Al Jalila Foundation
Dubai, 9th December
2014: As part of its ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts,
Atlantis, The Palm has donated AED 73,000 to Al Jalila Foundation, a global not-for-profit
organization that aims to elevate local healthcare and quality of life through
medical education and research.
Dr
Abdulkareem Sultan Al Olama, Chief Executive Officer, Al Jalila Foundation
said: “We are pleased to collaborate with Atlantis, The Palm and we appreciate
their initiative in supporting the Foundation’s medical research programmes.
The future of medical research in the UAE is largely reliant on the support we
get from local corporates, communities and philanthropists, which we deploy
fully into our programmes.
Serge Zaalof, President and
Managing Director of Atlantis, The Palm commented : “We are proud to support
the noble objectives of Al Jalila Foundation which aims towards achieving
leadership in the field of science and research in the UAE, as well as
enhancing the academic field that highly supports the medical services within
the UAE and abroad.”
About Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai
Atlantis,
The Palm is the first entertainment resort destination in the region and
located at the centre of the crescent of The Palm in Dubai. Opened in September
2008, the unique ocean-themed resort features a variety of marine and
entertainment attractions, as well as 17 hectares of waterscape amusement at
Aquaventure Waterpark, all within a 46 hectare site. It is home to one of the
largest open-air marine habitats in the world, with over 65,000 marine animals
in lagoons and displays including The Lost Chambers Aquarium, a maze of
underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient
Atlantis. Aquaventure features 18 million litres of fresh water used to power
thrilling waterslides, a 2.3 kilometre river ride with tidal waves and pools,
water rapids and white water chargers. Dolphin Bay, the unparalleled dolphin
conservation and education habitat, was created to provide guests a once in a
lifetime opportunity to learn more about one of nature’s most graceful
mammals. Atlantis, The Palm is also
known as the culinary destination in the region with a collection of
world-renowned restaurants including Nobu and Ronda Locatelli. The resort
boasts an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops as well as
extensive meeting and convention facilities.
